Database Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Help define the technology roadmap and standards for database technologies covering traditional RDBMSs as well as modern NoSQL / specialized databases
  • Implement and maintain full operational lifecycle procedures from deployment, to maintenance/patching, backup/recovery and decomm using extensive automation
  • Provide 24x7 operational support of database systems with responsibility for uptime, overall system performance, identifying root cause and implementing improvements to avoid recurrence
  • Perform security compliance activities, e.g. security reviews, implementing security controls, logging etc.
  • Provide end-to-end support and advisory including support required by application developers
  • Any relevant ad-hoc duties

 

Requirements

  • Possess a degree in Information Technology or related fields with good experience in multiple data or database centric roles
  • Strong understanding of database concepts covering primary MySQL and secondary Microsoft SQL server.
  • Experience is required in the following areas: 
    o Strong understanding of operational processes and automation
    o Shell scripting, ideally using Python
    o Performance, capacity planning and database/query tuning.
  • The ideal candidate will have:
    o Experience working with Continuous Integration and Delivery and how it impacts persistent data tiers
    o Experience working with other infrastructure teams / technologies
    o Demonstrable experience supporting critical database infrastructure
  • Strong logical and analytical skills with the proven ability to learn new subjects quickly
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